USC set for a visit from Stone

6-8 Keith Stone of Deerfield Beach, FL made an unofficial visit to Florida Saturday and as you would expect, he came away with a favorable impression of the Gators.

"I liked the campus and I liked everything about it," Stone said. "I spent all my time with the coaches. They are pushing hard and trying to get me back for an official visit."

Stone has two official visits set right now, Alabama September 21st and USC the weekend after that. The Gamecocks, he said, are showing him a lot of interest.

"I've been hearing a lot from coach Frank (Martin) and coach Lamont (Evans)," Stone said. "They are really pushing for me to come there. They tell me you have to earn your minutes but I could be a starting three our four."

Stone admits to not knowing very much about the Gamecock program right now and he's never visited. But he said the Gamecocks and the Gators have been recruiting him the hardest.

Stone doesn't have a favorite and is not sure when he'll make a decision or if he'll even sign early.

Last season he averaged 29 points and 8 rebounds per game.

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